Principal Satellite Payload Engineer

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Satellite Payload Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division. The candidate will work with a team of highly technical engineers and satellite manufacturers to develop and produce next generation satellite payload technology for NTN-LEO applications. The position will be located in our Germantown, Maryland facility.

Responsibilities: 

• Works with satellite manufacturers and Hughes engineers to ensure all satellite requirements are satisfied for proper operation within LEO systems
• Establishes and monitors objectives, specifications, and plans to ensure projects are executed effectively
• Participates in design reviews and trade analysis for optimal performance and operation of the satellite and constellation
• Represents Hughes in payload component selection and make/buy decisions to ensure vendor experience, quality, and ability to deliver meet requirements
• Analyzes satellite and constellation reliability by trading cost versus MTTF and performance versus user experience
• Oversees the satellite manufacturing plan and processes for high volume LEO satellite production including analysis of supply chain, assembly, and test

Basic Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 15+ years' of experience in engineering development of commercial communication systems
• 5+ years' experience with LEO constellations including specification, design, manufacturing, launch, and operations
• 5+ years' experience with reliability, particularly how it relates to component selection, manufacturing process, and test
• 5+ years' experience with manufacturing and testing of ESAs
• 5+ years' experience with Ka-band and S-band RF electronics
• 5+ years' experience with terrestrial cellular including 3G/4G/5G
• Ability to travel periodically in North America and internationally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering
• Previous work with launch providers

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $139,000.00 - $185,000.00

EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

• Financial:  401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

• Work-Life Balance:  Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

• Employee Incentives:  Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

• Health:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.  U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.